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5211 POLK AVE

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,798 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,599 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,369,495 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$534,008
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$835,487
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,369,495
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,369,495

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAlexandria City
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Built-in
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 308 ft²Porch · 50 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
James K. Polk Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Alexandria City High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22304These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,490
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,070 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,087
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,793
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

5211 Polk Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Alexandria 22304
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Alexandria city County
  • Among the newest homes in Seminary Hill / Strawberry Hill

How it measures up in Alexandria 22304

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 22304.

Living area3,798 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,309 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 1,917 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 5211 Polk Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSeminary Hill / Strawberry HillAlexandria 22304Alexandria city County
Living areabigger than3,798 ft²94% of homes97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac95% of homes96% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than2012almost all homes97% of homes93% of homes

About 5211 Polk Ave

How big is 5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA?

5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,798 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA built?

5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA?

5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA is assigned to James K. Polk Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Francis C. Hammond Middle School (middle); Alexandria City High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Alexandria City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA compare to other homes in Alexandria 22304?

Among the 13,235 homes in Alexandria 22304, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,798 ft² against a typical 1,309 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 1,917 ft²) and it is newer than 97% of them (2012 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5211 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA was $16,599. The county assessed it at $1,369,495.

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